The toaster oven is a work of wonder. This is an appliance that will sit on your countertop and heat to the desired temperature in minutes. It will allow you to serve your family delicious and healthy meals in a short amount of time, whether it is a crunchy sandwich or a main dish.
This miraculous little oven will save you time and energy. And best of all, cooking your favorite desserts, such as pies, cakes and cookies can be cooked in this toaster oven with the same results as using a full size oven.
The money saved by using a toaster oven will be obvious when you review your utility bill. Because the toaster oven is compact, the heating time is reduced; this short heating time also reduces the time you need spend in the kitchen.
The toaster oven is available in different models and sizes, including the model that fits under the cabinet to keep your countertop free. You also have the option to buy different power levels according to your needs. The higher power means more wattage, which cooks faster but also uses more energy. You will get the same cooking results with a lower wattage but with slightly longer cooking time. The range of watts available is from around 1200 watts to 1800 watts.
To get the most from your toaster oven, it is important to keep the oven clean. If you are using the oven often and hate cleaning up every time, you will want to buy an oven that is easy to clean. Some toaster ovens have non stick finishes and pull out trays that can be cleaned in the dishwasher.
This oven is excellent for baking a quick batch of cookies for your kids on a summer afternoon, or a batch of brownies to eat as you watch television in the evening with your family. Attached is a brownie recipe that works great in the toaster oven. You will find many more toaster oven recipes online.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies
1/2 C. creamy or crunchy peanut butter
1/4 C. butter, softened (1/2 stick)
1 C. firmly packed light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tea. vanilla extract or flavoring
1 C. self-rising flour
1 C. semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz.)
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
Coat an 8-in. square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
In a med. bowl, with an electric beater on med. speed, beat the peanut butter, butter, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in the vanilla extract or flavoring, and then beat in the flour. Fold in the chocolate chips until well combined, then spread evenly in the baking pan.
Bake for 45 to 50 min., or until golden. Remove from the oven and place the pan on a wire rack. Allow to cool completely before cutting.
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